47 h. ago EastEnders, Coronation Street and children's TV legend dies, aged 86

Brooks earned himself a number of film credits

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51 h. ago Ray Brooks, British actor and voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86

The EastEnders and Cathy Come Home actor had been diagnosed with dementia, his family revealedRay Brooks, the British actor who starred in EastEnders, Ken Loach’s drama Cathy Come Home and narrated the 1970s children’s TV show Mr Benn, has died at the age of 86.Brooks died peacefully on Saturday with his loved ones at his bedside after a short illness, according to a statement shared by his family with the BBC. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Coronation Street and EastEnders actor Ray Brooks dies aged 86 as sons share touching tribute

Ray Brooks, who voiced Mr Benn, has died after a short illness

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60 h. ago Ray Brooks dead: Coronation Street and EastEnders actor who voiced Mr Benn dies

Ray Brooks, who starred in both EastEnders and Coronation Street while also being the Mr Benn narrator, has died at the age of 86 his family has confirmed

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61 h. ago EastEnders and Coronation Street star Ray Brooks dies aged 86 as tributes pour in

Veteran TV actor Ray Brooks, who starred in both EastEnders and Coronation Street and voiced the iconic 1970s TV show Mr Benn, has passed away at the age of 86

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61 h. ago Actor Ray Brooks famous for the voice of 1970s TV character Mr Benn dies aged 86 after a short illness and dementia battle

The star, who became one of just a few actors to star in both Coronation Street and EastEnders, had a career spanning five decades.

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7 d. ago Coronation Street 'signs' Hollywood star following EastEnders announcement

Catherine Tyldesley is set to reprise her role as Eva Price on Coronation Street, but the former barmaid is reportedly joined by a famous husband

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